Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Germany
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Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Dominican Republic is 36% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Dominican Republic | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 540 (€8) | €14 | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 422 (€7) | €10 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 190 (€2.96) | €6.00 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 73 (€1.13) | €1.22 | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | RD$ 118 (€1.84) | €4.28 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 85 (€1.32) | €3.00 | - 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 257 (€4.00) | €6 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 159 (€2.48) | €2.59 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 70 (€1.10) | €1.87 | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 134 (€2.09) | €1.09 | + 92% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 784 (€12) | €7 | + 87% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 81 (€1.26) | €1.92 | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 47 (€0.73) | €1.88 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 54% | |||
Housing in Dominican Republic is 54% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Dominican Republic | Germany | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 57,457 (€895) | €2,001 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 28,006 (€436) | €1,574 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,183 (€65) | €227 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 28,370 (€442) | €1,239 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 13,550 (€211) | €904 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 1,976 (€31) | €163 | - 81% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,584 (€25) | €37 | - 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | RD$ 28,006 (€436) | €367 | + 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,815 (€106) | €111 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 466 (€7) | €6 | + 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 1,242 (€19) | €18 | + 10% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Dominican Republic is 36% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Dominican Republic | Germany | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,446 (€38) | €86 | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,766 (€27) | €38 | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 4,580 (€71) | €89 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 5,309 (€83) | €120 | - 31% | |
Transportation | - 32% | |||
Transportation in Dominican Republic is 32% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Dominican Republic | Germany | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 632,273 (€9,843) | €33,039 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 76 (€1.19) | €1.82 | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 2,698 (€42) | €51 | - 18% | |
Personal Care | - 39% | |||
Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 39% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Dominican Republic | Germany | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 308 (€4.80) | €9 | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 275 (€4.28) | €16 | - 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 2,161 (€34) | €72 | - 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 159 (€2.47) | €3.99 | - 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 152 (€2.37) | €2.99 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 267 (€4.15) | €3.20 | + 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 133 (€2.07) | €1.98 | + 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 148 (€2.31) | €1.68 | + 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 642 (€10) | €21 | - 53% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 30% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Dominican Republic | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,462 (€23) | €46 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 697 (€11) | €25 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,320 (€36) | €84 | - 57% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,640 (€57) | €67 | - 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 497 (€8) | €10 | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 227 (€3.53) | €3.73 | - 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 167 (€2.60) | €4.43 | - 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 23,456 (€365) | €578 | - 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (€0.13) | €0.13 | - 5% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,882 (€45) | €40 | + 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 261 (€4.06) | €8 | - 51% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,159 prices entered by 484 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 41% cheaper than in Germany
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